When Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, it had to suspend normal visa rules for the tournament. Foreigners with tickets could enter visa-free, using a scheme called โFan ID.โ
Russia also had to do weird stuff to keep FIFAโs sponsors happy. For example, small shops near Fan Zones and stadiums could only sell Budweiser beer on match days.
So yes, FIFA absolutely does dictate conditions to host governments when it suits FIFA. Infantino pretending otherwise is nonsense.
BBC journalist to Infantino: โAre you embarrassed by whatโs happening at this World Cup and have you lost control of the tournament?โ
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